It is a solid surface material comprising of 75% natural mineral and pigments set in an acrylic matrix.

Solid surface is so versatile that it can be used for a wide variety of applications in the home or in the commercial property. Please refer to the Applications section.

Every HIMACS installation is bespoke so there is no limit to length, width or depth.

There are numerous sink and vanity bowl designs made from HIMACS available in a variety of colours. These can be seamlessly integrated into a worktop. Should you wish, sinks or bowls made from other materials such as stainless steel or ceramic, these can be used.

HIMACS can be sanded to give any finish from matte to a high gloss. However, to keep cleaning and maintenance to a minimum a semi-gloss / satin finish is recommended.

Normal cleaning is just done using soapy water. If marks remain on the surface, materials such as Cif or Flash can be used. Please refer to the Use and Care Section.

HIMACS is UV stable and does not fade. For some applications which are external, such as cladding or signage, some colours are more suitable than others.

Dark heavily pigmented colours will show ordinary wear and tear more readily than lighter textured colours. Advice on which colour to use for your project is contained within the Colours section and brochure, or advice can be sought from your fabricator.

HIMACS is a high quality surface material. A chopping board should be used for food preparation and avoid moving rough based objects across the surface.

In common with other high quality surfaces, pans or trays taken off the hob or out of the oven should be placed onto a trivet of some sort. Fabricators can incorporate hob bars into an installation.

In most cases the joint between one piece of HIMACS and another will be virtually invisible. In some cases under close inspection a joint may just be visible.

50mm x 50mm colour samples are available on request. Please refer to the Contact form.

A4 colour brochures are available. Please refer to the Contact form. Brochures are also available from the download section on this website.

There is a nationwide network of fabricators who are specially trained to fabricate HIMACS. Some specialise in residential work and some specialise in commercial work.

HIMACS is non-porous and requires no special sealing. Joints are inconspicuous and therefore more hygienic. There is a much wider choice of colours and effects. In the unlikely event HI-MACS® is damaged it can be repaired. Virtually any design can be achieved so length, width or depth presents no obstacles. HI-MACS® can be thermoformed (heated and shaped) so complex curves are possible. Some colours have translucent properties so lighting effects can be achieved dependant on the colour or thickness. When fabricated by a fabricator who is a member of the HIMACS Quality Club there is 10 + 5 year limited installed warranty.

Quite simply it will last as long as you want it to.

Every installation is bespoke so cost is dependent on the size and complexity of design of the installation. Also, cost does vary depending on the colour chosen. Fabricators will provide quotations. As it will last as long as required the life cycle cost compares most favourably with other surface products.